Fall Break in Greece:
Thinking Abroad: Exploring Business Culture
This one-week program will explore the history, business environment and culture in Greece, one of the oldest economies in the world, and a hub for global transportation. Working with AUEB, students will participate in specialized lectures and interactive sessions with guest faculty, interact with local students, and apply on the ground learnings at various business-related site visits. Topics may include the economy, international trade, innovation and entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, strategic leadership, and the tourism and shipping industries. Students will develop a personal career plan based upon their major areas of study and interest, and they will have daily reflective briefings. Post-program, there will be a research-based project focused on a topic specific to the student’s area of study and will incorporate program learnings and academic and/or co-op experiences.
Credit/Registration
Students will be registered for BUSN 350 for 4 credits as a part of their fall term. Students must leave space for these 4 credits in their credit load, or will otherwise be billed for exceeding the 20 credit term maximum.
Instructor: This program will be led by Dana D'Angelo (danad@drexel.edu), Clinical Professor in LeBow College of Business
Arrival Date: Sept 7 (students should depart Sept 6 to arrive on Sept 7)
Departure Date: Sept 14
*Students may extend their travel independently before or after program dates.
Tentative Itinerary Overview
| Sept 7
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Orientation and Introduction on Ground |
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Sept 8
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Athens City Tour
Program Preparation
Welcome Dinner |
| Sept 9
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The Greek Economy: Bust to Boom and Pandemic Lessons and Success – Lecture and Discussion (AUEB)
Site Visit 1 – Management Presentation and Discussion (Genesis) |
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Sept 10
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The Greek Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – Lecture and Discussion (AUEB)
Site Visit 2 – Management Presentation and Discussion (Local Start-Up)
Reception with AUEB Students |
| Sept 11
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Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management – Lecture and Discussion (AUEB)
Site Visit 3 – Management Presentation and Discussion (Ministry of Tourism/Investment Company) |
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Sept 12
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Full Day Cultural Exploration (Delphi or Peloponnese) |
| Sept 13 |
International Trade and the Shipping Industry – Lecture and Discussion (AUEB)
Site Visit 4 – Management Presentation and Discussion (COSCO Piraeus)
Farewell Dinner |
| Sept 14
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Depart for US
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Due May 1, 2024 - $500 Advance Payment + $25 application fee
Due July 1, 2024 $1695 Final Payment
*All payments are non-refundable unless declined admission or program cancels for unforeseen reasons.
Included in Program Fee:
- 7 nights accommodation
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner
- 4 on campus lunches and on campus reception
- City tour of Athens
- Full-day excursions around Athens
- Entrance fees
Not Included in Program Fee:
- Round trip airfare and airport transfers
- Passport
- Some lunches and dinners
- Visa fee (if applicable)
- Spending money
ICA Financial Aid: Students may request an Adjusted Cost of Attendance by submitting the ICA program fee and estimated out of pocket expenses listed above to Drexel Central (via askdrexel). Doing so could make students’ eligible for additional financial aid. Students may also be eligible to apply for Drexel's
ICA Scholarships.
- US citizens do not need a visa to participate in this program, but students of other nationalities should confirm entry requirements.
- A recommended flight itinerary will be provided. Students are responsible for booking their own airfare.
